Unlearning

Unlearning

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Unlearning episodes

  • I Told My Religious Parents I Was Going To Live With My Boyfriend

    I made a lot of decisions in my life that my parents weren't happy about.


    I lived with my ex-boyfriend, drank and smoked, and got thirteen tattoos. Despite going against what they wanted, I believe that we have a great relationship. 

    In this episode, I talk about what I did to get them to accept decisions that they wouldn't be happy with. 

    Let us know if this resonates with you at all and tag us @unlearningwithus! 



    9 min
  • 4 Steps To Detach Yourself From Your Family's Expectations

    Detaching yourself from your family’s expectations is a really tricky situation, especially in Asian culture.


    In this episode, we speak about: why detachment from your family is not selfish and inconsiderate, how Asians attach too much of our worth to our achievements, and the questions you can ask yourself to figure out your purpose in life. 

    If this resonated with you, tag us @unlearningwithus. It helps us spread the message more :) 

    17 min
  • 30 Things I Learned at 30

    We all thought our parents had their shit together at 30. 

    Now that I'm 30, I know that I'm never gonna have everything figured out. I talk about how I FINALLY tried cooking, began to post on social media, and learned to love my body. I definitely still have a lot to learn, but I'm proud of how far I've come. 

    What are the lessons you've learned?


    31 min
  • Dr. Rica Cruz: Filipinas Are Ashamed To Feel Sexual Pleasure

    Being a female sex therapist in a country where sex is taboo? Not the easiest thing to do.


    After decades of being taught that Filipinos should never talk about sex, couples (even married couples) struggle to communicate their sexual desires and needs. We speak about the most common issues that she hears about as a sex therapist, how that differs between men & women, how couples can maximize their sex lives, and how to start a conversation about sexual desires, especially when your partner may not be doing it right.

    If you enjoyed it, please leave us a rating & review on Apple or subscribe to us on Spotify. If something resonates with you, don't forget to tag us @unlearningwithus! 

    43 min
  • Coach A: Unlearning The "Macho" Mentality

    I sat down with Coach A (@riseup.coach.a) and had every intention of talking about fitness and nutrition tips. But the discussion went a lot deeper. His clients weren't struggling with the exercises or the diet, but they were mainly struggling with believing that they deserved a better body. He talks about centering your fitness journey on self-love, instead of obsessing about the goal.


    We also spoke about his experience as a 'macho' man and how he began to unlearn that showing weakness was a bad thing. He spoke about how he confronted his infidelity issues and worked on accepting his flaws. He also believes that more men should strive for self-awareness and not be afraid to dig deep into the emotions and issues they may have.

    If anything resonated with you make sure you tag us @unlearningwithus! :) We love hearing from you guys! 

    1 hr 4 min
  • Roxi & Alessio Biribicchi: 5 Things That Keep Our Relationship Healthy

    I finally invited my husband Alessio to the show!


    We talk about how we overcame our differences, jealousy, flirting, and finding other people attractive, and what we practice every day to keep the love alive. He also tells me the hardest thing to love about me (typical Roxi question haha). 

    He's THE most content and secure person I know, and I learned so much from him in terms of how to live a happier and calmer life.

    Make sure you tag us @unlearningwithus when you listen!

    59 min
  • How Dating Foreigners & Filipinas Changed Us (Ft. Europeans)

    Our European friends Chris, Alessio & Max share what it's really like to date a Filipina. Chris talks about the concept of how dating a Filipina meant dating her entire family (including aunts and uncles). Alessio talks about the differences in family dynamics and hierarchy. Max talks about the concept of "lambing," and how it was completely foreign to him.


    On the other hand, Josel, Roxi, and Erika also talk about how dating a foreigner changed their perspective. Josel talks about how she thought dating a Westerner would never work. Roxi talks about how she used to think that jealousy was important in a relationship until she met guys who had zero jealousy. Erika speaks about how she believed that men should feel like they had more control and power in a relationship until she met guys who were no longer intimidated by her strength and independence.

    Tag us @unlearningwithus. We'd love to hear what you guys think! 

    19 min
  • 4 Ways To Avoid Toxic Fights With Your Partner

    Fighting is like a language. If you're fluent in the language, you'll have fewer chances of misunderstanding.


    It's important to know the phrases and ways you can communicate to lessen the chances of escalating an argument. It's subtle, but effective differences.

    People who know Alessio and me well are often amazed at the fact that we never really fight. I’m sharing our not-so-secret secrets behind how we fight.

    If you liked this episode, make sure you tag us @unlearningwithus :) Thanks for hanging out with us every week! 


    11 min
  • 4 Lessons That I Learned After Moving Abroad

    I felt stuck and sad at home. It felt like something was missing. So at 28, I moved to Berlin with no job, no apartment, and no friends.


    It was a rollercoaster of emotions -- I got fired, moved apartments five times in two years, met not-so-great people, and met amazing ones too. 

    Here are four lessons that I learned after moving abroad. If anything resonated with you, don't forget to tag us @unlearningwithus! We love hearing your thoughts :) 

    9 min
  • I Weighed 100 Pounds, But Still Felt Fat

    "I was so scared of eating one spoon of rice. I thought I'd gain weight from it."


    I lost fifty pounds, but that didn't change the way I felt inside. I still struggled with loving my own body and had really low self-esteem. If I felt fat, I wouldn't leave the house. If I felt skinny, I'd go party and drink a lot of alcohol.

    From there, I found three ways to begin loving my body. I hope this podcast resonates with people who are on a journey to love themselves and their bodies.

    Tag us @unlearningwithus if something resonated with you, we love hearing from you! 

    11 min

About Unlearning

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We spend the first years of our lives constantly learning, whether we're at school or at home. As we get older, it is just as important to unlearn — to truly discover and listen to your own individual voice that breaks free from what your parents have taught you, what school has taught you and what society expects from you.